| Avian diagnostic endoscopy. | |
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PMID: 20381772 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Unlike most animals, birds are blessed by an air sac system that essentially provides the endoscopist with a preinsufflated patient. Thanks to this unique anatomy and the pioneering work of Greg Harrison, Michael Taylor, and other avian veterinarians, rigid endoscopy has enjoyed considerable popularity in avian practice over the past 30 years. Indeed, endoscopy now is considered an essential component of the avian investigation for many clinical presentations, and indeed few could argue that high-quality avian medicine is possible without rigid endoscopy. The ability to examine the internal viscera, respiratory, gastrointestinal, and reproductive tracts, and collect samples for definitive diagnosis continues to play a central role in avian practice, and this article summarizes the most common diagnostic endoscopic approaches likely to be undertaken in companion species. |
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Authors:
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Stephen J Divers |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: The veterinary clinics of North America. Exotic animal practice Volume: 13 ISSN: 1558-4232 ISO Abbreviation: Vet Clin North Am Exot Anim Pract Publication Date: 2010 May |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-04-12 Completed Date: 2010-06-28 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9815628 Medline TA: Vet Clin North Am Exot Anim Pract Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 187-202 Citation Subset: IM |
Copyright Information:
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Copyright 2010 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. |
Affiliation:
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Department of Small Animal Medicine & Surgery (Zoological Medicine), College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Georgia, 501 DW Brooks Drive, Athens, GA 30602, USA. sdivers@uga.edu |
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Air Sacs
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physiology Animals Animals, Domestic Animals, Zoo Bird Diseases / diagnosis*, therapy Birds Endoscopes / veterinary* Endoscopy / methods, veterinary* Veterinary Medicine / instrumentation*, methods |
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